Deputies Nab Alleged Shoplifter and Car Thief

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies were able to arrest an alleged shoplifter and car thief on Tuesday, July 23 in Liberty, MO.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies found a stolen SUV in the parking lot of a grocery store in Liberty. Deputies were able to work with Liberty police officers and store employees and located the driver on store cameras. Officers observed her shoplifting items inside the store.

When she exited the store, deputies were waiting and took her into custody. The woman had the keys to the stolen SUV in her possession. Bank cards, a check book and ID cards belonging to at least five other people were also in her possession.

Deputies found items that appeared consistent with retail theft, as well as drug paraphernalia in the stolen SUV.

The woman was arrested and the case has been forwarded to the Clay County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.